Notes and Editorial Reviews

This recording of choral works showcase a group of composers who are or were once faculty members of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, CUNY. The widely differing languages and poetic aesthetics set by these composers represent the concept of “Songs of Peace and Praise,” from symbolic, descriptive pieces such as Bright Sheng’s “Two Folk Songs from Qinghai” to tender and moving interpretations of traditional texts such as Allen Brings’ “In paradisum.” The voices of The New York Virtuoso Singers and Queens College combine to express the universal nature of shared experience.This recording of choral works showcase a group of composers who are or were once faculty members of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, CUNY. The widely differing languages and poetic aesthetics set by these composers represent the concept of “Songs of Peace and Praise,” from symbolic, descriptive pieces such as Bright Sheng’s “Two Folk Songs from Qinghai” to tender and moving interpretations of traditional texts such as Allen Brings’ “In paradisum.” The voices of The New York Virtuoso Singers and Queens College combine to express the universal nature of shared experience. Read less

Curiosityby David Schober Performer:
Emily John (Harp)
Conductor:
James John
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Queens College Choir,
Queens College Vocal Ensemble
Period: Contemporary Written: United States

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Missa Constantiaeby Bruce Stuart Saylor Conductor:
James John
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Queens College Choir,
Queens College Vocal Ensemble
Period: 20th Century Written: United States

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Adam in Edenby Leo Kraft Conductor:
James John
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Queens College Choir,
Queens College Vocal Ensemble
Period: 20th Century Written: United States

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Ave Mariaby Bruce Stuart Saylor Conductor:
James John
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Queens College Choir,
Queens College Vocal Ensemble
Period: 20th Century Written: United States

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All Creation Sings Praiseby David Schober Performer:
Paul Kerekes (Piano)
Conductor:
James John
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Queens College Choir,
Queens College Vocal Ensemble
Period: Contemporary Written: United States

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O Day Full of Graceby David Schober Performer:
John A. Wolfe (Organ)
Conductor:
James John
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Queens College Choir,
Queens College Vocal Ensemble
Period: Contemporary Written: United States